Ways to reduce risk of lymphedema
What can you do to help reduce your risk of developing lymphedema? Avoid having blood drawn from the affected limb. Avoid having blood pressure cuff used on the affected limb Identify early signs of…
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DECEMBER 12, 2017
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DECEMBER 9, 2017
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Questions to ask your doctors about lymphedema
Although not every patient will develop lymphedema following their surgery and radiation, those that do develop it may have pain, discomfort, limit in their mobility, and reduced ability to complete…
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DECEMBER 7, 2017
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What is lymphedema?
What is lymphedema? Lymphedema occurs when protein-rich fluid (i.e. edema) accumulate in tissues due to damage of the lymphatic network of ducts that run parallel to veins and arteries. Damage to…
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OCTOBER 11, 2017
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in women and will affect 1 in 8 women in the United States. If detected and treated early, most women can survive breast cancer. Every October, is National…
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
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Dr. Wei presents at ASTRO Annual Meeting
Dr. Randy Wei will be presenting two research posters at American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting, the largest convention for radiation oncologists. His first poster was a pilot study…
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AUGUST 30, 2017
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Dr. Syed selected as 2017 Celebration of Life Medical Honoree
Congratulations to A. Nisar M. Syed, MD, radiation oncologist at the MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Orange Coast, Saddleback and Long Beach Memorial Medical Centers, for receiving the 2017 Celebration…
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